Drivers stage one-day strike

PADANG, West Sumatra: Land communications between Bukittinggi and Padangpanjang were practically paralyzed on Thursday, as the drivers of inter-city mini vans, which connect the two cities, staged a one-day strike on Thursday.

The drivers protested the decision made by Bukittinggi authorities which prohibited L-300 Mitsubishi vans from entering the Simpang Airkuning bus terminal.

As of Friday afternoon, the situation had still not improved although the local government had already agreed to lift the ban. (Novrizal)